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“Pom Pom Crabs: The Cutest Cheerleaders of Your Reef Tank”
If you’ve ever wanted a little personality and flair added to your reef tank, look no further than the Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata). These tiny, reef-safe invertebrates are famous for carrying live anemones in their claws, waving them like pom poms as they scuttle across the sand and rocks. It’s one of the most unique and charming behaviors in the marine aquarium world—and it’s more than just for show.
In this guide, we explore what makes Pom Pom Crabs such fun additions, from their symbiotic relationship with anemones to their quirky habits and care requirements. Whether you’re just starting out or have been reefing for decades, these little crabs will steal your heart (and maybe the spotlight in your tank!).
What You’ll Discover:
Read the full article here: Manta Systems
“Pom Pom Crabs: The Cutest Cheerleaders of Your Reef Tank”
If you’ve ever wanted a little personality and flair added to your reef tank, look no further than the Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata). These tiny, reef-safe invertebrates are famous for carrying live anemones in their claws, waving them like pom poms as they scuttle across the sand and rocks. It’s one of the most unique and charming behaviors in the marine aquarium world—and it’s more than just for show.
In this guide, we explore what makes Pom Pom Crabs such fun additions, from their symbiotic relationship with anemones to their quirky habits and care requirements. Whether you’re just starting out or have been reefing for decades, these little crabs will steal your heart (and maybe the spotlight in your tank!).
What You’ll Discover:
- How Pom Pom Crabs use their anemones for defense and feeding
- Tips for feeding and caring for these delicate inverts
- Best tank mates and ideal tank setups
- What happens if your crab loses its pom poms—and how it adapts
Read the full article here: Manta Systems
